I am often asked, “Chris, what do you think about retirement plans, like IRA’s and 401k’s?” If you work for an employer, I can see why those are tempting, especially if they match you money. It won’t likely do as well as you hope it would, nor is it likely to be as good as… Continue reading Are IRA’s and 401k’s Good Investments for Small Business Owners?
Author: Chris Miles
How Integrity Creates Wealth
How important is integrity to you? I was doing a call for my clients the other day about successful habits necessary to see life-long growth and prosperity. The final point I ended on was having integrity with yourself. So why would I mention integrity when talking about creating wealth? My own experience, and that of… Continue reading How Integrity Creates Wealth
Has Only the Government Shut Down?
I have had these thoughts running through my mind for the last several months, but it’s taken an event like the “government shutdown” to inspire me to write about it. I am not a politician or a political expert. I’m only writing on things I have observed that some might see as unrelated, but I… Continue reading Has Only the Government Shut Down?
Is Your Business Leaking Money Too?
Have you ever seen times in your business where, even though you’ve been profitable, you feel like you should have been better off or more profitable? Do you ever feel like you work too many long hours for the profits you see come home? Having shown hundreds of entrepreneurs, especially chiropractors and dentists, how to… Continue reading Is Your Business Leaking Money Too?
How to Have More Confidence in Your Business
As I sat in the immaculate, Xango headquarters, in Utah, awaiting my meeting with two of their founders, I didn’t realize how much that half-hour meeting would change me for the rest of my life. At the beginning of 2009, I was the “Financial Advocate” for a company called Freedom FastTrack. I was just… Continue reading How to Have More Confidence in Your Business
How Much Do You Think You Are Worth?
What’s the one thing your clients or customers will NEVER tell you? The answer is: “You should increase your prices.” The only time I ever hear this is when I hire a business consultant who looks at my business and says, “You’re still underpriced.” Ever heard or thought that before? One big money leak I… Continue reading How Much Do You Think You Are Worth?
The Easy Way to Get Out of Scarcity
Do you have those occasional moments, just like me, when something in your future doesn’t look as bright as it did the day before? Where you get into a little “funk?” I’ve noticed that there are days or moments when I slip into fear and scarcity for no reason other than that’s the way I… Continue reading The Easy Way to Get Out of Scarcity
One Financial Mistake EVERYONE Makes And Doesn’t Know It!
What would you guess is the one thing where EVERYONE falls short with their money? Even worse, they don’t even know it! It’s not taxes (although that is true about 90% of the time) It’s not cash flow, although that is usually the case too. The answer – Protecting your money! This is the one… Continue reading One Financial Mistake EVERYONE Makes And Doesn’t Know It!
What’s the Right Investment for You?
I get asked constantly, “Chris, you talk a lot about how investing in 401k’s and IRA’s can be bad. So where should I be investing?” The answer is pretty simple: Wherever you are very knowledgeable and passionate! Knowledge Most people lack the discipline to to take the time to really master any investment. Most hope… Continue reading What’s the Right Investment for You?
How to Wisely Use Debt
Some of you might be thinking, “Chris, can debt really be used wisely? Shouldn’t it be avoided?” On the other hand, others of you might think, “I love using debt!” However, you might be struggling paycheck to paycheck as well. So how can debt be used wisely where it doesn’t affect your peace of mind?… Continue reading How to Wisely Use Debt